Theatre enthusiasts have something to look forward to: Angels in America, performed by the prestigious ITA Ensemble at Internationaal Theater Amsterdam. Welcome to ITA, the world-class theatre in the heart of Amsterdam!
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Tony Kushner’s Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes has been a landmark in contemporary theatre since its 1991 premiere. Award-winning and adapted into an HBO series, it remains a powerful exploration of identity, politics, and the human spirit.
Ivo van Hove’s 2008 radical production - Kushner’s personal favourite - earned Hans Kesting the Louis d'Or for his portrayal of Roy Cohn. Now, this minimalist adaptation returns, blending original cast members with new talent, set against a soundtrack of David Bowie’s music. It is a tribute to resilience, transformation, and survival.
Set in Reagan-era America, Angels in America follows ex-drag queen Prior and conservative lawyer Roy Cohn as they navigate the AIDS crisis. In part 1, Millennium Approaches, lives are upended as disease and death challenge personal and political beliefs. Part 2, Perestroika, sees new relationships form as the characters struggle with change.
Through a whirlwind of tragicomic encounters, Kushner examines identity as an ever-evolving process shaped by human connection. Angels in America is a gripping, humorous, and deeply moving story of love, change, and the power of imagination - not just as an escape but as a path to understanding.
- Who: ITA Ensemble / Ivo van Hove
- When: April 11-28, 2025
- Where: Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
- Language: Dutch
- International-friendly performances: Spoken in Dutch, with English surtitles on Thursday, April 17 & April 24
- Tickets: Get your tickets on the ITA website
About the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam
From productions by the in-house ITA-ensemble to national and international gems, ITA makes an effort to provide visitors with the very best in theatre and dance. Here you'll find an overview of the ITA's English-language programme, as well as shows that are in Dutch with English surtitles.
ITA is one of the biggest leaders in Dutch theatre, in collaboration with world famous actors and a ground-breaking team of directors. ITA performs not only in Amsterdam, but in over 100 venues all around the world. The theatre hosts festivals such as Julidans, the Holland Festival and the Netherlands Theatre Festival.
ITA's in-house theatre ensemble every Thursday with English translations
The ITA-ensemble (formerly known as Toneelgroep Amsterdam) is a company with international allure, known for its high-profile performances and attracting renowned directors from the Netherlands and abroad. Every Thursday, the ITA-ensemble performances (in Dutch) are surtitled in English. Surtitles are like subtitles, but are shown above the stage, so non-Dutch speaking attendees won't miss a beat!
Book your tickets to Angels in America on the ITA website
Get ready for a first-rate theatre performance at Amsterdam's most illustrious theatre. Book your tickets on the ITA website.